opuntia

noun

Meaning

Opuntia, a genus of cactus that includes such cacti as the prickly pear and xoconostle.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

genus opuntia(English)sp(English)spp(English)prickly pear cactus(English)opuntioid(English)prickly pear(English)cactus pear(English)tuna(English)nopal(English)prickly(English)cactus(English)cochineal(English)

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Sources

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